POTRIX NEWS: September 2015

Wednesday 30 September 2015

President Buhari will address Nigeria tomorrow.

President Muhammadu Buhari will make a nationwide 55th independence anniversary broadcast on Thursday, October 1, 2015.

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the president, Femi Adesina, disclosed that the broadcast will take place at 7am.

A 39-year-old Kenyan man, Bernard Mwenga Wilson, has been handed the death penalty by a court in that country after he was found guilty of murdering his wife, Caroline Mbeta, and mother of his three children over a disagreement on the use of her mobile phone, reports Nairobi News.

The court heard how Wilson, a perpetual wife beater, had gone to the salon where the wife worked and battered her, before going ahead to stab her 23 times and drinking her blood as she bled to death.

A 17-year-old student in Russia died after attempting to take a selfie on a 9th floor rooftop.

According to Mirror, the teenager climbed to the top of a building in Vologda, Russia, with a friend one evening last week with the intention of taking a photo of himself dangling off the tall building.

The report states:

Singer Solidstar believes he deserves more than two nominations, The Headies Awards Nominees list was released this morning.

Is the minister of petroleum also your president? Well in Nigeria "Yes".

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday named Nigeria's petroleum minister. And that is himself.

Mr. Buhari said he would personally head the Ministry of Petroleum Resources in the new cabinet.

Addressing some select reporters in New York on Tuesday, after addressing a Global Leaders' Summit on Countering ISIL and Violent Extremism, the President said: "I wil remain Minister of Petroleum.

"I will appoint a minister of State for Petroleum".

Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin has reacted to the recent rumours of her being bankrupt and she did so in fury.

Reports had it that the actress had closed down her shop located at Ogba. There were also claims that the actress owned a paraga (local gin) joint which she was also closing down

Addressing the rumours which she considers balderdash, the actress bragged that she will never go broke while raining curses on those who don’t wish her well.

Nigeria is the country with the third highest casualty rate in the tragic Hajj stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia.

Before now, 54 casualties had been identified by the National Hajj Commission, but as of Tuesday, that number jumped up ten places to 64.

National Hajj Commission spokesperson, Uba Mana, pointed out that about 244 Nigerian pilgrims were still missing.

Porsche has responded to Meadow Walker's wrongful death lawsuit, which claimed her father’s tragic death was due to design flaws with the car he was in.

Lawyers for 16 year old Meadow Walker, claim her Dad survived the impact of the crash but suffered horrifically when he was helplessly trapped inside the 2005 Carrera GT when it burst into flames.

The 53-year-old actor's on-again-off-again girlfriend Cathriona White has been found dead in an apparent suicide.News of her death comes just five days after she broke up with the actor for a second

time. Miss White, reportedly broke up with Carrey on September 24, the same day she wrote a worrying message on Twitter that read: 'Signing off Twitter, I hope I have been a light to my nearest and dearest'.

The singer welcomed her son in July and is already getting her body back.

President Buhari this afternoon arrived Abuja from New York where he attended the 70th UN General Assembly.

More photos after the cut.

Emir of Kano state, Lamido Muhammad Sanusi II, has bagged the 2015 Global Islamic Finance Award, in Manama, Bahrain.

The Emir who was in Saudi Arabia for the 2015 Hajj Pilgrimage received his award on Monday, Sept 28 at a colorful event in the Asian country.

The singer rocks her gray braid as she steps out earlier today.

D’banj shared a dapper looking photo of himself moments ago and it appears he isn’t going to let anything or anyone break him. He wrote

All I got in this World is my word and my balls. Ain't breaking Any for no One ... I Only Trust in God

Triple MG CEO and Iyanya's manager Ubi Franklin has called out Headies for not nominating Iyanya in any category this year. He also said producer DJ Coublon deserves a nomination for tracks like Woju,Duro,Laye and more.

Despite president Buhari promising the Ministerial list would be out before the end of spetember which is today, the Senate ended today's sitting without receiving the list.Their next sitting is on Monday 5th of October ,2015.

Beyonce and husband Jay Z will join a long list of A-list music stars to perform at a forthcoming concert put together by Tidal.

The 'artist-owned' streaming service launched by Jay Z on March 30, 2015 has announced a big celebration they're calling 'Tidal X: 1020 to hold on October 20 at Brooklyn's Barclays Centre.

JUST IMAGINE PUTTING THIS ON TO A FAMILY REUNION OR EVEN A COLLEGE REUNION, CAN YOU? LOOL

YOUR MUM WILL PROBABLY CURSE HER ENEMIES

You know that headies released award nomination list ahead of their annual award ceremony in Nigeria? well things just got interesting as solid star took to twitter to claim he deserved more than the two nominations he got.

see tweets below:

Two married women reportedly fell down from a 3-storey building while fighting in Awada area of Onitsha, Anambra State.

According to reports, the two women live together in a flat which their husbands shared at the compound, even though the warring duo were always at odds.

Ini Edo is balling, we can authoritatively tell you that Nollywood actress, Ini Edo has erected a night club in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, called Mimz Lounge. Ini, who doubles as a producer will open her new investment on Wednesday, September 30, 2015.

Mimz has a prime location,and apart from night clubbing will also be serving sumptuous African and Continental dishes at it’s restaurant , plus exotic drinks. It’s arooftop lounge . Mimz also boast of a tastefully furnished guest house.

Omawumi showed off her post baby body earlier today, she looks good.

“She’s not your daughter” | Read Emir of Kano’s alleged response to marriage criticism.

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, drew the ire of millions of Nigerians, when it became public knowledge that he got married to an 18-year-old Adamawa princess.

The Emir wedded his fourth wife, Sa’adatu Barkindo-Musdafa, on Friday, September 25.

Ever since, the criticisms have continuously flowed in from various quarters.

As President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list is said to drop anytime soon, the President on Tuesday said he would head the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

According to Daily Independent ,Buhari who was in New York to participate in the 70th United Nations General Assembly dropped the hint in one of the interviews he granted one of the foreign media in his hotel, shortly before departing New York.

Nigerian-American singer, Jidenna stuns in new photoshoot. The photoshoot will be used to promote the Official Nigeria Independence Ball in Maryland, USA. The classic man rocked a uniform jacket with green Ankara prints.

See more photos below.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki received a vote of confidence from 84 Senators at the National Assembly on Tuesday, after the house resumed from its 6 weeks recess. The Senate passed the vote of confidence on Saraki in a rowdy session.

48 Senators from the opposition, Peoples Democratic Party and 35 from the majority, All Progressives Congress gave the vote of confidence to Saraki.

They are;

1. Sen. David Umaru

The proud dad wrote""Back home. Missed 'The Dude' impossibly. Back to the best duties in the world."

A 33-year-old woman, Olawunmi, was arrested and remanded in prison custody a week to her wedding for slapping her neigbour, Anthony.

According to PM News, she was arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court in Isolo for the alleged offence.

Beverly Osu who turned 23 on the 27th of September shared these sexy photos to mark her birthday .She also showed off her tongue piercing.

Congrats to her.

Popular Lagos DJ, Rotimi Alakija aka DJ Xclusive will be getting married to his fiancee Tinuke Ogundero this week. Their traditional wedding will hold on Thursday October 1st while their church wedding will hold on Saturday October 3rd. The couple got engaged in July 2014.

The actress and philanthropist is celebrating Nigeria's 55th independence anniversary with a photoshoot with some kids from her Charity.

Fans and lovers of the simpson show must be devastated by this news but according to the showrunner. The long-running and much-loved series will be over after season 30 if this latest interview is to be believed.

Despite an impressive 28th season being ordered, it seems it's nearly closing time on the show.

Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, showrunner Al Jean revealed that the end is nigh.

He said: "It’s quite possible that we don’t have to go through the whole negotiation for 30.

Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido has been in the news over his marriage to an 18-year-old lady, but contrary to speculations, the beautiful bride seemed happily married and excited.

Emir Sanusi’s 18-year-old fourth wife Sa’adatu Barkindo-Musdafa, pictured at their wedding nikah which took place on Friday, September 25, 2015.

Omoni Oboli has been married for 14 years .The mother of three boys reveals her husband proposed 2 weeks after they started dating and they got married four months after dating .She also reveals she wished she had a girl child,. Read excerpts from her interview with the Sun

How long have you been married?

I’ve been married for almost 15 years.

Mikel Obi's girlfriend shares pregnancy and post baby pics.

Chelsea star Mikel Obi shocked many when he announced he and his Russian girlfriend Olga had welcomed twins. She shared photos of her baby bump and post baby body writing

It’s pretty incredible what female body is capable of! Two weeks later and it ain’t no six pack, but I no longer look like I swallowed two balloons’

Waje and Patoranking have shot the music video for their joint effort Left For Good. The video was shot in Lagos and features scenes from the club and streets.

See photos from the video shoot below.

Following his promise to release the list of appointed ministers before September 30th,it is certain that the list of ministers is ready, and President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the prized document should be submitted immediately to the Senate, which resumes from its six-week break, today.

Vanguard reports that, the list was said to contain the names of people like former Rivers State Governor, Mr Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi; a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Rotimi Akeredolu; former Army Chief, Lt-Gen. Abdurrahman Dambazzau, and activist lawyer, Femi Falana, among others.

Head of the Kardashian clan, Kris Jenner has gushed over Kendall Jenner, explaining why she is a proud mama. The 59 year old who says she is in tears, wrote alongside a shot of Kendall in the pages of a magazine .

"I know some of you Moms out there are going to understand this, but just wanted to try and explain what I mean, every time I write, say or post #proudmama. As I sit on a plane on my way to Paris for Fashion Week, I am acutely aware of my baby girl Kendall lying next to me, fast asleep.

Who would have thought shows are this expensive to put together? And imagine someone asking you for a free ticket? Lol probably what made the comedian angry he had to put the invoice up on instagram and facebook today.

Lol see post below

The internet blasted R&B singer August Alsina after footage of the “No Love” vocalist groping a young woman at a concert in Louisiana went viral. Alsina’s name began trending on Twitter as some users referred to him as misogynistic and called the act sexual harassment.
Well he has reacted and has this to say:

He is on trial at the CCT But back home he is loved. No less than 80 senators have said That the embattled senate president is fit to contineu in his capacity today at the sitting in the house.

At least 84 Senators today at the resumption of the plenary passed vote of confidence on the leadership of the Senate led by Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki. The 8th Senate has been on annual recess and has witnessed numerous turmoil since its inception

Former ANPP presidential candidate, Foremost technocrat and boardroom Czar, Deacon Gamaliel Onosode, os dead at 82 years.

Mr. Onosode died Tuesday morning at Gold Cross Hospital, Ikoyi Lagos at about 8:15am after a protracted illness. Onosode was flown home yesterday from London.

The Corruption investigation of FIFA has The former Concacaf president barred from the sport for repeated breaches of the world body's Code of Ethics, as he faces criminal charges in the United States

Fifa has confirmed that Jack Warner has been handed a lifetime ban from football-related activities following an investigation into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Warner, who spent 21 years at the head of Concacaf, was one of several senior football officials indicted in an FBI investigation into corruption back in May.

Na wah oh! These our sports body should be looked into to avoid further situations. Firstly lets talk aboit David Alaba Of bayern munich, do you know he is a Nigerian that wanted to play for the country? He was fraustrated to join austria.

Nigerian-born Spanish sprinter, Glory Alozie has pleaded with Nigerians to forgive her for the decision to change allegiance shortly after the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. To make up for that, she has promised to produce another top sprinter that can win an Olympic gold medal for the nation in a short time.

We wey never get light wan de give people light?
Can you give what you don't have? Only in Nigeria.

On Monday, Togo and Benin Republic called for an increase in the amount of electricity, which their countries receive from Nigeria.

They specifically requested the Nigerian electricity supply industry to increase the amount of power sent to them from 200 megawatts to 300MW. Haha this is really funny to me.

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